Peanut Butter Cup Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy peanut butter and cocoa layered oats chilled overnight for a sweet, flavorful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Peanut Butter Layer

08 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons milk for thinning

→ Chocolate Layer

10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Toppings

13 - Mini chocolate chips, optional
14 - Crushed roasted peanuts, optional
15 - Sliced bananas, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spoon half over each oat jar.
04 - In another small bowl, mix cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk until you have a smooth chocolate sauce. Drizzle or spoon half over each jar.
05 - Cover the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
06 - In the morning, top with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or sliced bananas if desired. Enjoy chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can make this while half-awake and still feel like a culinary genius.
  • It actually tastes like a peanut butter cup for dessert, so your brain won't rebel against eating it for breakfast.
  • The layered chocolate and peanut butter swirl makes you feel fancy without any of the actual effort.
02 -
  • If you make these in glass jars and let them sit more than two days, the layers will blur together, which is fine for taste but disappointing for appearance, so eat within two days if presentation matters.
  • Thinning the peanut butter is crucial; too thick and it sits on top like a lump, too thin and it sinks and mixes instead of creating that beautiful layer.
03 -
  • Use natural peanut butter if you prefer, but stir the oil back in before using so it incorporates smoothly instead of separating in your jar.
  • If you want more chocolate flavor, swap one tablespoon of cocoa powder for one tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut spread, which adds richness without drying things out.
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